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Scarlett O'Hara Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Scarlett O'Hara' (a.k.a. San Diego Red)

Sku #1325

A strong vine-like habit that provides quick cover and captivating color with clusters of deep magenta-red, flower-like bracts. Evergreen in frost-free areas; useful as a colorful annual for containers and hanging baskets in cooler northern zones. Also referred to as San Diego Red Bougainvillea.

  • Light Needs
    Full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
  • USDA Zone ?
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    10 - 11

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Key Feature
Sensational Summer Color
Light Needs
Full sun
Landscape Uses
Barrier, Coastal Exposure, Container, Erosion Control, Espalier, Ground Cover, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden
Watering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
Plant type:Vine - Requires Support
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Spreading
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support.
Special features:Easy Care, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions.
Flower color:Red
Flower attributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Garden styleContemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical
Companion PlantsClematis (Clematis); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus)
Care
Care Information
Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Apply fertilizer in spring.Pruning time: spring.
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This Plants Growing Zones: 10 - 11

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